Henri Rousseau Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay Brut NV
- 91
- $35
- Drink by: 2026-2029
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An enjoyable and easy drinking sparkler from the Burgundy region, It is 100% Chardonnay. Deep straw in colour, this is quite an elegant style of sparkler with a minerally note as well as a touch of brioche, with hints of citrus, especially grapefruits. That toasty brioche character endured and continued to grow richer throughout. There is a line of bright acidity. This is a clean, refreshing style which is enjoyable and easy drinking. Should continue to be so for at least the next two to three years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
